Electric mini vacuum lifter 24 x 9 cm with LED indicator

Overview

Electric mini vacuum lifter 24 x 9 cm with LED indicator: an electric gripster with a narrow, rectangular suction pad (240 x 90 mm). Its stated load capacity is 120 kg, and it costs around €72. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum grippers made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 51 narrow vacuum lifters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 120 kg, its load capacity is 20 kg above the typical value for this design (100 kg). That works out at 167 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 148 kg.

Drive and operation

LEDs signal whether the vacuum is holding.

Seal and applications

The sealing lip is rubber. On smooth surfaces such as glass, polished tiles and stone it seals very tightly and lasts a long time; on rough or textured surfaces it is at a disadvantage. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles, glass and natural stone.